Time and Place

I was a willow
Planted by a great river.
My roots deep
And firm.
My branches combing
The current
Like long hair
Swept with wind.

I was a thunder head

Ignited with sun fire

Blazing western skies
Arching the whole earth
Dominating eagles and wren
Commanding any living thing
Beneath the tower of my span.

I was a mountain

Piercing the thin air
Of marvelous heights
Casting shadows onto
Fertile farmlands
And lush valley floors.

I was an ocean

Yawning between continents
Hiding treasure galleons
And unimaginable behemoths
Capped by white-foamed waves
And heaving surf.

I was the sum of your desire

The heat of your fever

The ice of your chill
The weight of your mass.

I was the wish behind your dream...

And you will someday see
I once more shall be
When time and place agree.